We have been on invisible pins and needles, waiting for the appointment with the surgeon to finally arrive so we can spend a couple of peaceful months (hopefully) until the next oncology appointment in September.
At the end of last week, we received a call that our appointment which was set for tomorrow has been rescheduled until July 17th... over three weeks away! Yes, I was a little upset about that change. This is what happened last December, and then by the time he went in for surgery in January, the cancer, being very aggressive, had spread. Rob and I both had tried, though silently, to prepare ourselves for tomorrow's appointment. And now, it's been postponed. We just wanted it to be done.
But we will remain positive about this, and believe that it's time meant for Rob to continue to regain strength, which he is doing day by day. He is still sleeping and napping quite often, but when he's awake, he's more energetic, and his eyes are fully open, for longer and longer periods of time. It doesn't last long, but the moments are there, and that's what's important in our 'now.'
So, we will try to put our worry-thoughts on the back burner for a few more weeks, and enjoy our days. :)
Rob and I took our granddaughter's to church yesterday, as Nicole was having a bad Chiari day. It was Rob's first time back in church and around people since the first week of January. It was a little too much too soon, and even though it was a great morning, he slept most of the afternoon when we got home. I must say I enjoyed being able to be out with him somewhere other than hospitals and doctor's offices. I'm sure he thought so, too. :)
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| ...And wherever her human is, so is she. |
I apologize that I have been gone so much. My work is draining most of my waking hours... Not that I'm working full time, although I've upped my days and hours to try and 'catch up' around the homefront. But the working conditions are such (temps in the 90's+, being short-staffed, way too much stress internally and externally) that when I do get home, I am constantly falling asleep... in the middle of watching shows, and trying to read, and respond to emails, and even to type these few words. I am only sleeping about 4 hours (if I'm lucky) and working 6.5-8 hours in 90-degree temps, constantly moving, and stressed, and putting out never-ending 'fires.' *sigh* I don't even realize I'm falling asleep until I wake up with ink marks trailing down my never-ending lists on my lap. Or by hearing Rob's voice long and low... "Cheeeeerrriiiii..." Gently trying to get me to stop the pushing to accomplish things I think I should. I'm tired.
I know.... I know. I'm trying to get it all under control. I'm not always as together as people think. ;)
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On a happy note, we are loving the new and spacious apartment we're in! All but half a closet of boxes are emptied, decorations are hung, pictures and quilts adorn our walls, and most things are in their places. There isn't a day that I walk through here that I'm not thankful that God provided this for us. And I am excited to get busy once again in my quilt room. It's really going to be my 'creative room', my sanctuary, my escape from reality when I need it.
And I will. I always do.
So, in the mean time, we will continue to be the best we can be, and to believe, and to never lose HOPE. We continue to have faith that God is in control of all things, and that He will work all things for good. That's the only strength I, we, need right now.
Be blessed my friends and family. We love you, and continue to thank you for your enveloping and healing prayers!
In Love and In Peace,
Cheri ♥
hugs.
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